Sharks Can Make You Rich
New socio-economic study on the value of sharks in The Bahamas (paper here). The paper Abstract summarizes the findings well:
Elasmobranch populations in The Bahamas offer a unique juxtaposition to the widespread decline of many species around the world, largely due to management and conservation initiatives implemented over the last 25 years. Several industries have been built around the diverse […]
The Economic Impact of Flats Fishing in The Bahamas
Super reader Rob Koury asked about the $141 million dollar figure frequently cited regarding the bonefish fishery in The Bahamas. Here is a link to the original report back in 2010.
Sargassum and nesting turtles
A quick update from new NCSU graduate student Andrew Maurer on the sargassum mats in the Eastern Caribbean. Thanks Andrew.
“Huge influxes of sargassum seaweed on coasts and nearshore waters throughout the Caribbean are drawing more and more attention from all sectors, especially conservation organizations. There are benefits to beaches such as stabilization and vast nutrient provision. Oceanic sargassum is also […]
‘Save The Bays urges government to deal swiftly with Clifton oil pollution’
Check out this article summarizing the latest research regarding Clifton Bay’s impact on its nearby environment. Above are some photos from the garden during my visit in late April where I was impressed by the density and size of fish that use the garden and nearby patch reefs.
Anchor Projects: New Name, Same T’ing
The latest from Conch Salad TV here. I would say quite relevant for Abaco right now. Here is Conch Salad’s summary of the video:
Anchor Projects are still being proposed and constructed in the Bahamas family islands. And the government is keeping all of these projects a secret from the Bahamian people. Watch this video to learn about […]
Recycling in The Bahamas
This paper uses Sandals Emerald Bay as an example of recycling challenges in The Bahamas. It is quite lengthy, but very readable.
In the News: Scale of Bimini Dredging Expands
Tribune story here. More about the refused injunction here.
UPDATE: BNT statement. And letters to the government.
